Called by Name: The Inspiring Stories of 12 Men Who Became Catholic Priests

by Dr. Christine A. Mugridge (Editor), Jerry Usher (Editor)

Overview

Catholic priests communicate the glory of heaven through the ministry of the Word and the Sacraments, especially in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the source, and summit of our Faith. By fulfilling this mission, these men truly become an "alter Christus" - another Christ.

In Called by Name you will meet:

? Fr. Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., a poor kid from Jersey City who would grow up to become the face of contemporary religious life.

? John Cardinal Foley, a priest from Philadelphia who would become the president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communication.

? Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., who as a child was struck by stories of Jesuit missionaries, and answered the call to priesthood despite his father's initial opposition.

? Fr. Frank A. Pavone, M.E.V., whose pondering of mathematical concepts led him to an awe-inspiring trip through the Scriptures that continues to this day.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940149206728
Publisher:	Ascension Press
Publication date:	05/06/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Christine A. Mugridge, S.T.D., received her doctorate in social communications and theology from the Pontifical University of the Salesians in Rome. The focus of her work is the "Theology of Communication and the New Evangelization." She is the Rome correspondent/producer for Relevant Radio and former host of the EWTN radio program "Off the Shelf," as well as the author of "God’s Call to Women" (Servant, 2003). Christine presently serves as assistant to Fr. James Flanagan, SOLT, Founder of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity in Rome.
Jerry Usher is the founder and president of Third Millennium Media, an organization dedicated to helping Catholic apostolates establish a presence in Catholic media. During his more than thirty years of professional radio experience, Jerry has created and hosted numerous programs, served as program director for several stations and networks, and helped establish new Catholic radio stations. He holds a bachelor's degree in theology and philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville and completed two years of graduate theological studies as part of his six years of formation for the priesthood.
Jerry recently launched Vocation Boom!, an initiative that includes a website (www.vocationboom.com) and a weekly radio show that airs on nearly 150 Catholic radio stations, the Internet, and Sirius Satellite Radio.